Sports · October 29, 2026

Knicks Beat Bulls 133–127: Brunson Scores 38 in Chicago Comeback

New York overturned a 19-point deficit and finished with a 43-point fourth quarter in Chicago, where Jalen Brunson supplied the late shot-making.

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At a glance: Jalen Brunson scored 38 as the Knicks erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Bulls 133–127 on October 28, 2026. Final score, key stats and turning points.

Knicks vs. Bulls final score and key numbers

October 29, 2026 — The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 133–127 on Wednesday, October 28, at United Center. According to the NBA's official game record, Jalen Brunson finished with 38 points and seven assists. He made 13 of 25 field-goal attempts and six of 10 three-pointers. Chicago's Norman Powell scored 30 points on 10-for-15 shooting.

The final score does not convey how far New York had to climb. Chicago led by as many as 19, and the Knicks entered the fourth quarter tied at 90 after the Bulls had generated a major third-quarter surge. New York then outscored Chicago 43–31 in the final period. That closing advantage, rather than one isolated play, turned a difficult road game into a six-point victory.

How did New York overcome a 19-point deficit?

The Bulls found their best stretch in the third quarter, including a 21–5 run. New York answered with a more sustained fourth-quarter push. The NBA's play-by-play analysis identifies a 23–9 Knicks run in the last period, a sequence that transformed a tight finish into a lead Chicago could not erase.

Brunson's three-pointer with 1:39 remaining pushed the Knicks ahead 130–122. Earlier, Landry Shamet had tied the game at 107 with a three assisted by Tyler Kolek. Those baskets show two sides of the comeback: secondary players kept the offense moving, and Brunson supplied a late scoring anchor. The fourth-quarter 43 points were especially important because New York had scored only 22 in the second quarter.

Who else contributed for the Knicks and Bulls?

OG Anunoby scored 23 for New York, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 13 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson contributed 18 and Shamet 14, according to the Associated Press game report carried by CBS Sports. The scoring spread helps explain why Chicago could not focus exclusively on Brunson.

Powell's 30 points led Chicago, with Caleb Wilson scoring 20 and Matas Buzelis 17. Powell's accuracy made the Bulls dangerous even as New York took control. Chicago also generated more free-throw chances, but the Knicks made up the difference through fourth-quarter shot-making and their broader offensive contributions.

What does the result mean early in the season?

The win gave New York a second consecutive victory after its 111–97 result against Detroit the previous night. It also showed that the Knicks can recover from a large deficit without depending entirely on one lineup or one scorer. That is a useful early-season indicator, not proof that every late-game issue has been solved.

For Chicago, the questions are more specific: how to protect a sizable lead when the opponent increases offensive pressure, and how to prevent one guard from repeatedly creating good looks in the closing minutes. A single October game cannot determine either team's eventual standing, but the 43–31 fourth-quarter split gives both coaching staffs a clear film-study starting point.

Sources and verification

NewsTrendus independently reviewed the following dated official records and news reports on October 29, 2026. We have not reproduced their copyrighted reporting.

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